Summary 

Simpson Housing Services seeks a Facilities Manager to join our dynamic Business Operations team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating safe, functional, and welcoming environments across shelter, housing, and office settings. 

The Facilities Manager will lead building maintenance and systems operations, working closely with staff and external vendors to ensure all facilities are well-maintained and operating at a high standard in support of the organization’s mission and values. In addition to leading maintenance programs and coordinating with external vendors, this role requires hands-on work, with the ability to perform light maintenance, basic repairs, troubleshooting, and basic preventative maintenance tasks.  

In this brand-new position, the Facilities Manager will establish and lead facility operations by developing systems, policies, and best practices that strengthen and sustain the organization’s infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to build on existing strengths while shaping the future of facilities management at Simpson Housing Services. 

This is a full-time salaried position with flexible hours.  

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Key Responsibilities 

Vendor Management 

• Lead vendor selection and onboarding in collaboration with Director of Business Operations. 

• Coordinate service requests and supervise vendor work to ensure quality and timely completion. 

• Review and process vendor invoices.  

• Provide regular supervision, support, and communication with contracted services, including janitorial services. 

• Coordinate required inspections and services, for example, annual elevator and fire system inspections.   

Building and Equipment Maintenance 

• Respond to and manage building and equipment maintenance issues in a timely manner, with strong communication to all parties impacted. 

• Perform light maintenance and minor repairs as needed. 

• Conduct regular facility walkthroughs to proactively identify and address maintenance needs. 

• Develop and maintain building and equipment manuals to document processes, procedures, and best practices for care and use. 

Required Qualifications 

• 1+ years of experience in facilities management, project management, or coordinating larger repairs. 

• 2+ years of hands-on experience performing maintenance or repairs. 

• Experience in building systems such as HVAC and access control. 

• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to remain calm and decisive in emergency situations. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Eagerness to learn new building systems. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a person-centered, mission-driven environment. 

• Driver’s License and access to a safe, reliable, and insured vehicle. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.  

• Experience supporting multi-site operations.  

APPLY HERE: https://simpsonhousingservices.bamboohr.com/careers/473

Simpson Housing Services began as an emergency overnight shelter at Simpson United Methodist Church in 1982. For four decades, we have been a leading nonprofit helping people experiencing homelessness. In response to unmet community needs, our key programs have grown to include the following: an extended-stay shelter; supportive housing programs for youth, single adults, and families; and developmental and educational services for children. We annually support 2,000 people experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness, including 300 families with 650 children.

We were one of the first Minnesota organizations to use the nationally recognized Housing First model. Individuals and families are placed into housing immediately and then supported with identified services to help address b